📅 Date: June 27, 2025
🖊️ Author: BlackXcellence Sports
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Controversial street-hop sensation Portable is back in the headlines — this time for throwing jabs at fellow Nigerian artists Zlatan Ibile and Runtown in a fiery online rant that has set social media ablaze.
Known for his unfiltered personality and erratic public statements, Portable went live on Instagram late Monday night and accused both artists of “snubbing the street and disrespecting real ones.”
💬 The Outburst:
In the now-viral video, Portable — clearly agitated — called out Zlatan for allegedly “acting like a boss” after gaining mainstream success.
“Zlatan forget say na street carry am… now him no dey look back. No be so life be,” he said.
He didn’t spare Runtown either, claiming the singer had “lost touch with the culture” and was now more interested in “forming international vibes” than staying true to his roots.
😲 Fans React:
Social media exploded as clips from the live session made the rounds. While some fans criticized Portable for being disrespectful and clout-chasing, others defended him, saying he’s just “speaking uncomfortable truths.”
“Portable always says what many won’t. Zlatan and Runtown should respond with music, not silence,” tweeted @NaijaBeatsDaily.
🤐 Silence from Zlatan & Runtown:
As of this writing, neither Zlatan Ibile nor Runtown has officially responded to the accusations — a move that some see as maturity, while others believe it reflects industry politics and tension beneath the surface.
Insiders close to Zlatan, however, suggest the rapper is “unbothered” and “focused on upcoming projects.”
🎭 Portable’s Pattern?
This isn’t the first time Portable has publicly stirred drama:
He previously clashed with Poco Lee and Kogbagidi
Made controversial claims about industry gatekeepers
Threatened to exit the Headies when nominated but not awarded
For fans, it’s almost expected — chaos is Portable’s currency.
🧠 Bigger Question:
Is this a genuine cry for respect or just another publicity stunt ahead of a new single? Industry watchers say a new Portable track may be dropping soon — and this could just be strategic noise.
“In today’s game, controversy sells. Portable is using it well,” said Lagos-based entertainment analyst Bolaji Snoop.